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Definition: The default name of the Apache directory-level configuration file. The .htaccess file configures the current directory with things like password-protection, URL rewrites, and so on.
Pronunciation: aitch tee ak sEs (noun)
Also Known As: HyperText Access
HTTP Access
Common Misspellings: htaccess (the initial period is required)
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